Both incidents look to be air-traffic controller errors. |
The telephone company is working on repairing the primary phone line that was damaged. We do not know at this time when the repairs will be completed. |
The two planes were on the outer edges of getting closer than our separation standards allow, but this has not been determined yet. |
We're considering both of these controller errors. |
What the FAA is doing is responding to a congressional request for performance-based air traffic operations. It affects air traffic management in regional offices and technical operations management in regional offices. |